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Community Invited to Donate for Re-Wear Sale Supporting School Enrichment Programs [Poway, CA] – Pomerado Elementary School is excited to announce its upcoming Re-Wear Sale, a community-driven event benefiting the School Foundation's enrichment programs and school-wide supplies. The sale will take place on Thursday, February 6th, from 9 a.n. to 4 p.m. in the school's Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) located at 12321 Ninth Street, Poway, CA. To make this event a success, we are asking the community to donate gently used children’s and adult clothing from January 28th - 31st. Donations can be dropped off at the school’s designated collection area in the office during school hours (8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). All donations will be sold for just $1 per item, and the funds raised will directly support the School Foundation’s efforts to enhance student learning and provide essential supplies for our classrooms. “We’re so grateful for the continued support of our community,” said Julie Goldberg, Principal at Pomerado Elementary School. “This event not only gives families an opportunity to find affordable clothing, but it also helps raise important funds for our school programs that benefit all of our students.” In addition to affordable clothing, the event provides a great way for families to clean out their closets while supporting a good cause. All donations are tax-deductible, and receipts will be provided upon request. We encourage all members of the community to participate by donating gently used clothing or attending the sale on February 6th. For more information, please contact Lorena Leonard, School Office Manager. Cost: $1 per item (cash or credit) Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the School Foundation’s enrichment programs and school supplies ### Pomerado Elementary School is committed to creating an enriching educational environment for every student, with a focus on academic excellence, community involvement, and ensuring each child has the resources they need to succeed. Visit: https://pomerado.powayusd.com/

In her new hybrid memoir, Katie Goh unravels the multitudes citrus fruit contains, in lockstep with mythologies of colonialism, inheritance and identity.

Renowned artist Kolten French proudly announces his latest exhibition with other well known artists, “Estate Sale,” set to captivate art enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Taking place in the vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood, this show promises a bold and thought-provoking exploration of growing disparities in our lives, all expressed through Kolten's signature style. From stunning new works to a striking mural gracing the venue at 829 Washington St., every detail is designed to immerse you in a world of creativity and connection. When: February 7, 5–10 p.m. Where: 829 Washington St., San Diego Words from Kolten: "I feel awful promoting anything given what people are going through in LA and the world at large. With the inauguration a couple days away, the bad news will only continue to flood in. That said, here we are." I've rented a physical space in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego to share my artwork with my community in person. "Estate Sale" is the title of my exhibit, opening February 7 from 5–10 p.m. at 829 Washington St. This space also features a large mural I recently painted, and I’ll be displaying many new works exploring the growing disparity in our lives. - Beverages and tunes will be provided to ease your social anxiety. Come see what I’ve been working on, and let’s have a conversation in real life. Let’s find moments of connection and reflection, even in turbulent times. #EstateSaleExhibit #SanDiegoArt #HillcrestArtScene #CommunityThroughArt #SocialDisparity #ArtExhibitOpening #SanDiegoEvents Kolten French on Instagram

Join us at Southwestern College Art Gallery for the opening of Movidas Razquaches and Other Cheap Thrills, a collection of new work by artist Perry Vásquez. The exhibition is open from February 4 - March 4, 2025. Regular Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:30 AM -2:30 PM or by appointment. ARTIST STATEMENT“As an artist I try to pay attention to things being created and consumed within my milieu along the San Diego/Tijuana boundary. I find inspiration by reframing and recontextualizing overlooked things I find here and there and on the margins. I chose Movidas Razquaches as the title for my show because I think it captures the spirit and methodology of what I want to accomplish as an artist.” – Perry Vásquez. ABOUT THE LANGUAGEAccording to Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, rasquachismo is a sensibility that gets expressed in Chicano cultural forms and practices. Ybarra-Frausto writes, “It is a sensibility that is not elevated and serious, but playful and elemental. It finds delight and refinement in what many consider banal and projects an alternative aesthetic, a sort of good taste of bad taste.” Like African-American funk, or the improvised inventions of Rube Goldberg, the emphasis is on wit, resourcefulness and working with what is at hand. The add-on word, movida, can be translated as a maneuver, or a play (as in a game). Poet Juan Felipe Herrera interprets movidas rasquaches as “cheap thrills”, linking it to a pleasurable activity open to anyone who cares to partake. While legal scholar Alfredo Mirandé offers the word “hustle,” suggesting an illicit or unethical way to make a living. Sociologist David Spener uses movidas rasquaches to describe the network of the ad hoc work-arounds and tricks employed by migrants to navigate the US/Mexico border. While no single one of these terms perfectly captures the full meaning, taken together they give a reliable framework for interpretation. ABOUT THE WORKOver the last year and a half, Vásquez has created new work that divides into four projects using different media and including collaborative and solo work. Some of the projects are well established while others are being presented to the public for the first time in this exhibition. Blankets Vásquez collects flyers advertising gardening services left on his driveway by workers seeking employment. The no-thrills graphic style and the not-so-subtle way in which they seem to copy each other caught the artist’s eye. The act of weaving the flyers into blanket designs celebrates the DIY approach while reminding us of the workers’ aspirations to provide warmth and shelter for their families. Le Voyage/El Viaje This is an AI imaging project whose goal was to rethink and replace the transactional language used to prompt and generate AI images. “The AI image making process is hyper-focused on the outcome as the only part of the process with artistic merit. The prompt itself is written to be transactional and limiting.” Vásquez turned the process of generating imagery into a Surrealist game by inserting lines from French poet Charles Baudellaire’s poem Le Voyage into the software. The resulting images were used as the basis for a series of oil paintings. Monopalms The presence of cell towers disguised as palm trees (monopalms) has become a common sight in Southern California. This series of paintings implies the link between palm trees and the myth of paradise. The paintings also offer commentary on the telecommunications industry and how it alters our perception of nature and our sense of public and private space. Mexus Nexus Fluxus Inspired by Mexican recording artist Esquivel and the German techno artist Señor Coconut, Vásquez arranged four traditional Mexican songs for the synthesizer. He then worked with visual artists Lianne Mueller-Thompson and Carlos Solorio to create video and animations for the music. The music will be presented as a video installation. RECEPTIONSSaturday February 8, 11 AM -1 PM. (free parking in Lot O for this event) Tuesday, February 11, 11 AM -1 PM.

On Midday Edition Monday, local designers open up about the fashion industry and advocacy for sustainability and representation.

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Kosuke Matsuda will present his solo recital on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater. This recital marks a significant milestone for Matsuda as it concludes his Doctor of Musical Arts degree and launches his 2025 season as a music performer. The concert showcases works by John Cage, Kaija Saariajo, and Hans Werner Henze, whose compositions integrate Japanese concepts of silence and sound as central musical elements. Through these pieces, Matsuda aims to explore how silence can be shaped by sound and gesture, offering a nuanced interpretation of its depth and meaning. In his doctoral research, Matsuda delved into the conceptual differences of silence in Japanese culture, analyzing its representation in literature and its influence on music. The Japanese language itself offers over seven words to express varying forms of quietness and tranquility, each with unique contextual nuances. This recital invites audiences to experience these dimensions of silence brought to life through music. This recital also serves as the beginning of Matsuda’s 2025 concert season, which will include a solo performance in Tokyo, Japan, on March 12th, 2025, and additional engagements throughout the year. Join Kosuke Matsuda on January 6th for an evening of profound musical exploration, where sound and silence intertwine to create a deeply reflective concert experience. Kosuke Matsuda, originally from Nagasaki, Japan, began his career as a percussionist, deeply inspired by the natural soundscape of his hometown. Matsuda pursued a master’s degree at Aichi University of the Fine Arts. He continued his studies in the United States, earning a second master’s degree and Artist Diploma at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Currently based in San Diego, he is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at UC San Diego. Visit: https://music-web.ucsd.edu/concerts/cms_index.php?now=1&query_event_code=20250106-Matsuda Kosuke Matsuda on Facebook

Discover the enriching opportunities at UC San Diego's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute! Designed for individuals aged 50 and older, this event highlights engaging lectures, interactive workshops, social events like field trips and dinners, and our popular Active Theatre World group. Explore membership benefits, meet our vibrant community, and experience learning in modern, comfortable classrooms near transit centers. Visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/olli/membership/open-house UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies on Instagram and Facebook

Experts tell NPR the gift violates the Foreign Emoluments Clause and raises questions about what Qatar might expect from Trump in return. It's not clear whether critics in Congress can stop it from happening.

Join Lakehouse Resort for Putting & Pilates, a unique wellness event that blends the core-strengthening benefits of pilates with the precision and focus of golf, topped off with cocktails (+mocktails). Enjoy a scenic outdoor pilates workout designed to enhance flexibility, balance, and strength—key skills for an improved golf game. Transition to the driving range for a hands-on golf clinic and putting challenges led by a professional golfer, where you’ll refine your swing and putting techniques. Unwind afterwards with a bite and cocktail and connect with our brand partners, prize giveaways, and more! Visit: https://events.thelakehouseresort.com/e/putting-and-pilates?utm_source=affiliate&utm_name=KPR&utm_campaign=KPR&utm_id=676323ddb47c43c3b7346dbd0ad1e02d Lakehouse Resort on Instagram